Q&A for How to Escape from Dangerous Forest Animals

It's easier said than done, but really, don’t panic. Stay calm and let the bear know you’re there by using a loud but steady voice. Raise your arms or hold up your walking stick to look big and strong. Don’t scream or throw things right away because that can make things worse. Start calmly and get louder if the bear keeps coming closer. It’s a great idea to carry an airhorn when you’re in bear country. It’s small, super loud, and works from far away. Air horns work better than bear spray because you don’t have to wait until the bear is really close to use it. If the bear doesn't go away, you have to stand your ground, keep talking in a strong, big voice, and be ready to fight if it comes at you. Use anything you have, like your fists, sticks, or rocks, to hit its eyes or nose. Make the bear think you’re not worth the trouble. But if you accidentally surprise a bear, especially a mother with cubs, things will be different. You have to drop to the ground, keep your backpack on, curl up like a ball, and cover your neck and head with your hands. The bear is only attacking because it feels scared or thinks you’re a danger to its babies. Once you stop moving and seem less like a threat, the bear will usually leave.

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It depends on its age and species. Alone, some baby animals can become easy prey for a larger predator.

Act as big as you can. If you have a big jacket, hold it up over your head and yell as loud as you can. Make the coyote think you are much more vicious . A coyote might attack if you're small but it will not go out of it's way to attack something that's much larger and might do more damage. Back away slowly until you know you're alone and then run. But beware, if you see a coyote, there might more near by so be wary.

Snakes are ambush predators they don't chase their prey. The only reason a snake would even attack you is if you provoked it or got too close to it accidently.

If one attacks you, there's not really anything you can do without a weapon since hippos are incredibly large, fast, and aggressive. You can try to run, but the hippo will run faster, so you would need to climb a tree or get indoors quickly.

Move away slowly without waving about too much because you don't want to agitate the wasp.

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wikiHow's article on avoiding sharks would be a good place to start, but you might also want to read about surviving a shark attack.

Try lifting your arms high, and if you have a jacket, hold it over your head so you look larger.

Try climbing a tree and kicking and punching at its nose and eyes. Also try throwing rocks and sticks at its face.

Do not touch it. It's best to get away, the mother is probably watching nearby and will not want you to touch her baby.

Climb a tree as soon as possible. Warthogs can’t climb but their tusks are razor sharp.

I would recommend reading through wikiHow's article on surviving a lion attack for some tips, but in general, all you can really do is stand your ground, try to make yourself look and sound like a threat, and hope the lion backs off.

You may not know at first, but take note of any distinct shapes and markings on the snake's body and head. You can then search online for those traits to identify the snake. If you're unsure whether or not a snake is dangerous, always assume it is and act cautiously.

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Check out wikiHow articles Survive a Lion Attack and Fend off a Mountain Lion for some great tips on this situation.

A black bear is not likely to chase after you whereas a brown bear is, and you cannot outrun a bear. That being said, even with black bears, it's better to stand your ground, make loud noises, and fight it off if you have to.

Not always, but it's possible. Animals have personalities like humans do though, so if an animal thinks you may have already hurt its young, it might continue to fight out of revenge.

Learn how to avoid them and how to fend them off in the event of an attack. Even if they live in your area, you're unlikely to encounter one if you take the proper precautions.

Chimpanzees are mostly harmless, but if one tries to attack you, use your fingers to jab at its eyes or stomach.

Hyenas are scavengers. They don't attack live prey.

You should seek medical attention.

Carry a phone with you, or go with someone who has one. In case you need the hospital, call emergency services immediately.

Most monkeys are harmless. If it is attacking you, use your fingers to poke at its eyes or stomach.

Move away from the area as quickly as possible.

It would not attract them, but rather it would likely scare them away.

Do not leave your car. Wind up the windows and stay in your car. Look to see if you have anything to scare away the animals. Use your horn to frighten them and flash the headlights on and off. Play the stereo system loud. Try to drive away, especially if they try breaking into your car.